Plant Operator

Recruiter:

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB001276/AV

Date posted:

Monday, March 28, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

12 617 Monthly

JOB SUMMARY:
Urgently seeking a Plant Operator within Wastewater Industry based in Springs (MUST BE BASED IN OR NEAR SPRINGS), position based on client premises. Min of 3+ years of experience in water treatment. Experience as a Lab Technician (sampling & analyses) and in anaerobic treatment technologies would be an advantage. Will be required to work outside normal working hours, shifts, during emergencies and planned overtime.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum Requirements:

NQF level 4 qualification (Matric) and registration as a Class III Process Controller.
BTech: Chemical Engineering.
Three or more years of experience in water treatment and/or biogas plant operation.
Required to work outside normal working hours, shifts, during emergencies and planned overtime.
Experience as a Lab Technician (sampling & analyses) would be an advantage.
Experience in anaerobic treatment technologies would be an advantage.
Computer literate.
Valid Driver’s Licence (code EB).
Forklift license would be an advantage.
Required to work in all weather conditions.
Be responsible, reliable, and work independently.
Good problem-solving abilities.
Good communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirement/Special Conditions attached to the Post:

Perform all duties to the latest ISO 9001 Quality Standard requirements.
The incumbent to be physically and mentally fit to perform tasks effectively.
Good health to work with water and wastewater.
Required to work in all weather conditions.
Required to work shifts.
Must be prepared to enter confined areas, manholes, inlets, pipes.
Working with aggressive and hazardous chemicals (e.g., Ferric, hypo-chlorine, caustic soda, etc)

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

Monitor the performance of the plant within a shift period; do the required water analysis, compile and issue relevant reports; adjust the parameters of the plant in order to achieve the required water quality and quantity; attend to housekeeping duties; Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act); strive to minimise the consumption of chemicals and electricity; liaise with the Plant Supervisor to implement specific instructions; report maintenance activities.
Required to adjust the purification processes when test results indicate that the quality does not comply with the prescribed standards. The post is authorized to take action and enforce regulations when nonconformity or breach of OSHACT (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993) and guidelines controlling the facility and machinery, or safe work practices is concerned. The post is required to ensure that the treatment plant is operating for such period as to keep up with the demand and water requirements with respect to optimal chemical and electricity usage.

Summary Duties & Responsibilities:

Coordinate, control and monitor all operational activities on the plant within a shift period.
Collect samples and complete analyses in the site laboratory as per the prescribed monitoring programme.
Report preventative & corrective maintenance on plant equipment as
Monitor and control plant operations via the plant SCADA system.
Perform manual operations and process interventions as per the prescribed operating procedures
Accurate record-keeping of plant interventions and activities for future reference, including log sheets, incident, and shift reports.
Adhere to safety procedures and guidelines aligned with the Occupational Health & Safety Act as well as site specific Method statements, Risk Assessments
& SHE Protocol.
Adhere with established policies and procedures and make recommendations for changes and improvement.
Identify ways to improve efficiency and plant operation cost effectiveness.
Respond appropriately and decisively during plant emergencies.
Carry out specific tasks & instructions as directed by the Plant Supervisor.
Assist with coordination of activities of third-party contractors to minimize disruption of plant processes.
Ensure total confidentiality of all information, internal and external, pertaining.

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